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Auxiliary Trooper Ormand Franklin Watkins | Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama

Auxiliary Trooper

Ormand Franklin Watkins

Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama

End of Watch: Sunday, April 11, 1971

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 6 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/11/1971

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Sentenced to 5 years

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Trooper Watkins was shot and killed after stopping a reckless driver. During the stop it was determined that the man was drunk. The suspect gained control of Trooper Watkins gun and fatally wounded him. He also shot and wounded a trooper who was on the scene. The suspect was convicted, sentenced to five years, and has since been released.

Trooper Watkins had been with the agency for six months. He was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 11, 2012

 

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